Guns Magazine articles from January 2002

Guns Magazine archives from January 2002

Letters to guns. (CROSSFIRE).
January 1, 2002... As this issue goes to print, the events of September 11th are not long past. The staff of GUNS Magazine wishes to their sympathies to the victims and families whose lives have been forever changed by this tragedy. Our thoughts are with you. ...

Jerry Miculek's rifle speedshooting techniques. (RIFLEMAN).
January 1, 2002... Jerry Miculek is renowned for his phenomenal prowess with revolvers. He is also an excellent rifle shooter. A testament to this are his many victories in rifle speed events, which require hitting small steel plates at various ranges against the...

Brownells' master super set. (QUARTERMASTER).
January 1, 2002... Screwdrivers are among the more mundane tools. Slotted or Phillips, what else is there to it? Ah, grasshopper, the screwdriver is like the petal of a flower -- so simple, yet so complex. The Brownells' Master Super Set is a gunsmith-quality...

Sark knives by emerson. (QUARTERMASTER).
January 1, 2002... Tragedy is a sobering headmaster. When a helicopter swayed and missed its landing mark on a U.S. naval vessel off the coast of California, only a handful of Marines managed to cut themselves out of their restraints and make it to the surface as...

Hoppe's graphite rods. (QUARTERMASTER).
January 1, 2002... Hoppe's is a time machine to us, for it conjures wonderful childhood memories of gun cleaning with grandpa. The pungent-sweet scent of Hoppe's No. 9 transports us back to those halcyon days of scrubbing our first gun, a single-shot .410, as...

New bullets from speer: A new line of dry lubricated bullets from speer may have been aimed at the CAS market but provides fine results for all handloaders.
January 1, 2002... Speer's new Idaho Territory Bullets are designed expressly for the Cowboy Action Shooting market but offer good shooting for any handloader. Like any number of commercial lead-alloy bullets, they save the handloader the tune and fuss of casting...

Check out these triggers. (SHOTGUNNER).
January 1, 2002... Shotgun triggers may be the most neglected triggers in the shooting world. Reams have been written about adjusting rifle and handgun triggers, but the quality and adjustment of shotgun triggers rarely makes the news. Actually, when one...

Guns should last a lifetime a guide to their long-term preservation: How you prepare your fireams for storage determines what shape they'll be in when put back into use.
January 1, 2002... Protecting and preserving firearms for either short-or long-term Storage has never been easier. And the only difference between preservation or deterioration is a few minutes of time and a few cents worth of chemicals. With today's oils,...

Dry-fire safety. (HAND GUNS).
January 1, 2002... In June 2001, a young man of 24 decided to practice quick-draw in his Campton, N.H.,1 home. He drew his Glock and pulled the trigger. The weapon discharged a live round. Its 9mm bullet went through a window, traveled some 44 yards, and killed a...

Loaded... ready... safe! Can your home-defense gun be loaded and quickly accessible, yet still be safe? Our handgun editor says "Yes!" and offers several proven strategies.
January 1, 2002... If you keep a gun in your home or workplace, it's only common sense that it be loaded and quickly accessible. The same common sense, however, also tells us the firearm should be inaccessible to children, incompetent adults and unlawful...

Fight against the darkness surefire the surefire institute: A new generation of lifht systems is bringing the concept of "phasers on stun" out of the realm of science fiction.
January 1, 2002... The sun had set, and full darkness engulfed us as I watched the instructor demonstrate the technique on one of my fellow classmates. When the beam of light fell across his face, the student closed his eyelids and quickly snapped his head away...

Four favorite sevens: A detailed look at four of our shooting editor's favorite cartridges.
January 1, 2002... It is really not much of a secret that American hunters and shooters have a bewildering variety of rifle cartridges to choose from. Indeed, the case can be made that we may have too many. Nevertheless, we enjoy our selection. It permits us to...

The greatest responsibility: There is no shortcut to the vital task of raising children who are safe around firearms.
January 1, 2002... I've often felt that was fortunate to grow up during a great time for kids, and also in a town that was definitely kid-friendly. Back then, America was a different place. Divorce and broken families were virtually unheard of. In my fourth-grade...

Smith & wesson model compact: Good looking and great shooting, petty finds that there is a lot to like about this new offering from the S&W performance center.
January 1, 2002... A couple of years ago the Smith & Wesson Performance Center introduced the Mode l945. Simply described, it had a top half that was typical S&W. but the frame distinctly resembled the 1911 Government Model. Rumor had it that this was to be Smith...

Thompson/center's .22 LR classic: Taffin finds that T/C's new. 22 semiauto lives up to its name.
January 1, 2002... Classic: (klas'-ik) "of recognized worth,...of model excellence." We live in an extremely fast-paced world, which seems to be getting even faster on a daily basis. Despite the rapid pace of our lives, one would still expect that it would still...

Accurate plating and weaponry custom beretta M92: This AP&W beretta is proof positive that the 1911 is not the only service pistol fit for fine custom work.
January 1, 2002... In one form or another, the Beretta M92 series has been with us for 25 years now. Its merits have been widely praised in some circles and vigorously denounced in others. But despite howls from traditionalists, the M92 was adopted in the...

The mause karabiner 98 KURZ: Restoring a surplus mauser to prime shooting condition can be satisfying.
January 1, 2002... The spate of imported military surplus arms that came on the market after the passing of the McClure-Volkmer Act in the mid '80s may have slowed a bit, but there are still great numbers of these interesting arms available. One of the recently...

To trim or not to trim...that is the question. (HANDLOADER).
January 1, 2002... Not too long ago, I received a letter from a reader who was concerned about his .45 ACP cases. He knew that he was supposed to trim them. But he couldn't find any that were as long as the trim-to length shown in the loading manual. "What...

Whitetail hunter from tikka.
January 1, 2002... This Month's Gun Of The Month is a Whitetail Hunter from Tikka. Made in Finland and imported by Beretta, the Tikka has been turning heads with its tasteful, refined good looks, flawlessly smooth feeding, and excellent accuracy. Chambered...

Incremental accuracy improvements: Petty reduced average droup sizes of a pet rifle by firelapping, but he was certain that there was further room for improvement.
January 1, 2002... When we buy a modern rifle, we get a level of accuracy that is really quite good considering the demands of mass production. Manufacturers simply can't lavish the attention to a rifle that sells for $500, or even $1,000, that a custom...

Leica trinovid.
January 1, 2002... I purchased my first pair of binoculars from a drugstore-cum-sporting-goods establishment more years ago than I care to admit. I bought the very best that they had. The price was a whopping $40. I was happy with them and spent countless hours...

Bino caddy: From butler creek. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... The Bino Caddy secures binoculars with a system of straps that go around the shoulder and cross in the back, allowing the weight of the glasses to spread over the surface of the shoulders instead of the neck. The elastic version holds the...

New mark IV tactical scope: From leupold & stevens. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... The new Mark IV Tactical scope is created for close quarter military, law enforcement and commercial use. Designed for M16 and similar rifles, the Mark IV ensures tight shot groups from a distance of 100 yards or less. Important features...

"The mule": from kawasaki. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... A camouflaged version of the Kawasaki Mule is now available for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who want to travel in style and comfort. The bed enclosure, cab body and side covers and seats are all in green forest camouflage pattern.

West point tribute .45: From america remembers. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... The West Point Tribute Colt Govt. Model .45 pistol honors all combat veterans of World War II, including U.S. Military Academy graduates Gen. Omar Bradley and Gen. Hap Arnold. Limited to 500, this commemorative issue features 24-karat gold and...

Stag handled hunting knives: From George tichbourne. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... The artistry and craftsmanship of master Canadian knife maker George Tichbourne is evidenced in his beautiful line of Sambar stag handled hunting knives. Each knife is individually cut from solid bar stock, hand ground to shape, heat-treated...

Wrap-Around lasergrips: For beretta 92/96 series. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... Crimson Trace Corp has expanded its line of wrap-around lasergrips to include the popular Beretta Model 92/96 series. Incorporated in the combat-style grip design is a built-in laser sighting system that delivers an accurate beam to the target....

Express line holsters: From mitch rosen. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... The Express line of holsters from Mitch Rosen Extraordinary Gunleather features a smooth fit, exceptional design and quality cowhide construction. Pictured is the President Model in Cuban Brown. The seam of this holster is offset to the...

Distinctive pistol grips: From carbon creations. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... John Cato of Carbon Creations has designed a series of distinctive carbon fiber and carbon/kevlar blend grips for semiautomatic pistols. These handcrafted grips are individually custom-fitted and hand-finished to enhance both the appearance and...

SensorSafe. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... The SensorSafe employs a tiny portable transponder to provide instant, keyless access to your handgun. The SensorSafe is constructed from 3mm thick steel, heat resistant to 300 degrees, and equipped with an inner housing that holds the handgun...

Uplander shotguns: From stoeger industries. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... The Uplander line of side-by-side shotguns from Stoeger Industries delivers sturdy reliability and dependability. The safety is reset automatically any time the gun is opened. Reliable mechanical extractors make it easier for the reloader to...

Mauser action rifles: From Charles Daly. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... K.B.I., Inc. is importing a new line of Charles Daly Mauser action hunting rifles from Zastava Firearms of Yugoslavia. The Field Grade models feature barreled actions in matte blue and matte stainless steel, fitted with Butler Creek synthetic...

Tactical bolt catch: From DPMS. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... The new Tactical Bolt Catch from Defense Procurement Manufacturing Services (DPMS) features a larger holt-release pad that is faster and easier to locate and activate. The lower extended pad, which holds the bolt carrier back when the magazine...

Mac-Toe hunting boot: From danner. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... Danner Shoe Mfg. has introduced the new Moc-Toe Sharptail hunting boot for upland bird and open country deer hunters. The classic design and hand-sewn construction features rich cinnamon, pebbled leather and durable deep green treated canvas...

New i-QUIP multi-tool: From imperial schrade. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... The new i-QUIP is a multi-tool, combined with an altimeter, barometer, digital compass and clock designed especially for the hunter and outdoor enthusiast in the field. Implements include a saw, cutting blade, scissors, corkscrew, flathead and...

Mel pardue gentleman's folder: From benchmade knives. (NEW PRODCTS).
January 1, 2002... Famed knife designer Mel Pardue has created a handsome new compact Gentleman's Folder for Benchmade Knives. The Model 850-01 features a sturdy 154cm stainless steel 2.8-inch blade, a belt/pocket clip and bolsters that run the length of the...

New combat grips: From will-grips USA. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... Famed German grip makers Karl and Wilfried Nill have opened an office in Bandera, Texas, to accommodate the needs of their customers in the United States. Nill-Grips USA's product line includes more than 600 grips for over 100 models from...

E-Bolt camo muzzleloader: From traditions performance. (NEW PRODUCTS).
January 1, 2002... The E-Bolt Model 209 bolt-action muzzleloading rifle from Traditions Performance is now available in an Advantage Timber pattern camouflage synthetic stock. Key features include the powerful 209 Primer Ignition System, quick-release bolt that...

What if?. (CAMPFIRE TALES).
January 1, 2002... Sixteen years ago I invited a dozen men from around the country to bring two six-guns and meet with me for a week of unorganized shooting. We had such a great time that we made it an annual event, which we decided to call The Shootists'...